Lawrence of Arabia (1 Disc) -VS- (2 Disc) Set?

I've never seen this movie, and have finally decided to make it a blind purchase. Here's my question, should I get the 1 disc or 2 disc version? The extras really don't concern me much, just the audio/video presentation. I hear the two disc version has the movie spread over both discs, while the one disc version obviously has it all on one disc.

So my question is this: Did the picture quality get hurt as a result of it being stuck all on one disc? I've read that long movies should be spread out over two discs, but from what I know a single layer dvd can hold upto 120 minutes, so wouldn't a dual layered dvd have upto 240 minutes (assuming there aren't multiple soundtracs)?

Anyway, any comments on which set you would recommend would be appreciated. Thanks.

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I have the 2-Disc set, so I cannot comment on the single disc. I would assume the picture to be the same. sicne it is the same transfer, but may suffer as you mentioned from being crammed on one disc. The 2-Disc is very nice, since it has great packaging and some good features. If the transfer is the exact same then you should go with the single disc if the extras don't concern you or if you are tight on cash. I think the 2-Disc set is going OOP.

Thanks for all the replies. I ended up getting the 2 disc limited edition set. Got it for a steal, $12.99! In this weeks target ad (today would be the last day) - they had the LE 2 Disc Set on sale for $12.99. Odds are they accidently used the wrong picture (I believe it was the single disc version that was supposed to be on sale). But Circuit City had no problem giving me the price match at $12.99. If anyone else is looking for it, they might want to try their luck at a PM.

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Its only speculation based on the specs, but it seems like the 1-disc edition is just the movie disc out of the 2-disc set, since the 1-disc edition has no extras. If that is true, then the transfer quality would be exactly the same.

Its only speculation based on the specs, but it seems like the 1-disc edition is just the movie disc out of the 2-disc set, since the 1-disc edition has no extras. If that is true, then the transfer quality would be exactly the same.

Both discs in the 2-disc set are "movie discs": the movie is split up over the 2 discs. The transfer on the 1-disc version, therefore, can't be the same. Anyway, I think Gordon was being facetious about there being no 2-disc edition (notice the wink), given the reported quality of it.

Just a warning about seeing LOA for the first time on DVD: while DVD may be your only option, the only way to truly experience everything that makes it a great film is to see it in the theater in 70mm. Case in point: I fell asleep the first time I tried to watch it (on DVD), then I saw it again, at the Senator, in 70mm, and now it is one of my favorite movies.

"Old theatres are irreplaceable. They could never be duplicated at today's costs - but more importantly, their spirit could not be duplicated because they remind us of a day when going to the show was a more glorious and escapist experience. I think a town's old theatres are the sanctuary of...

Just a warning about seeing LOA for the first time on DVD: while DVD may be your only option, the only way to truly experience everything that makes it a great film is to see it in the theater in 70mm. Case in point: I fell asleep the first time I tried to watch it (on DVD), then I saw it again, at the Senator, in 70mm, and now it is one of my favorite movies.

This could be said for all films not just LOA. Although I have yet to fall asleep while watching a film on DVD. I guess I know when I'm tired I shouold go to sleep and when I want to watch a film I know not to be tired as it takes away from watching it.

That's very true, but LOA was just such an amazing experience in the theater that seeing it any other way completely pales in comparison, and there are few movies I would say that about.

"Old theatres are irreplaceable. They could never be duplicated at today's costs - but more importantly, their spirit could not be duplicated because they remind us of a day when going to the show was a more glorious and escapist experience. I think a town's old theatres are the sanctuary of...

But LOA needs to be seen big because the sand appears incredible as it blows around on a huge screen. I suppose one could say the same thing about the blades of grass on the hills in the Sound of Music, but for some reason seeing sand on a huge screen is a whole different experience.

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